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June 29, 2011

Arizona runs in my blood. It's where I was born and raised. I feel at one with the mountains, the cactus, the watercolor sunsets. I've lived here my whole life, and I know that sounds boring. But it is my home. No matter where I go, I'll always come back. Unless I ever move to California, it might tempt me to stay. For eight months out of the year, the weather is absolutely perfect. For the other four months out of the year? Let's discuss. Even though I've lived here my whole life, every year, I forget the feeling of how hot it actually gets. I always say, "Oh, I can totally put up with the dry heat." Ugh. I can put up with it, I'm forced to. But oh.em.cow. The word "hot" doesn't even begin to describe it. Maybe we could go with, firey - blazing - baking - scorching - blistering - searing - sizzling - broiling - molten hot. Yes, those will do much better. But you will have to use them all at once. Because it's probably the only way to describe it. Ok, it's not. But you get the jist, right?

I spent a summer in Scottsdale when I was a teenager and I don't know how you handle the heat! I almost passed out from heat stroke three times!! But, I agree with you - it is an absolutely beautiful place. :)

I wonder if it's as hot as Houston. We have 2 temps: hot and hotter. And right now..it is HOTTEST! Eeek! I went running yesterday after work an one was outside...except me. :) I would love to visit AZ someday.xoxo-linhhttp://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

Yeah there are times where I think I could move to AZ I love the heat so much, but then I remember what it's like in summer and realize that won't work for me haha. I'm from so cal and it really is almost the perfect place to live :) I plan on moving back there soon. (In Portland now, yucky)

I'm from Colorado and it can get hot and dry here in the summer. A few years ago, I visited AZ for the first time in the middle of July. I was anticipating hot weather, but what I didn't anticipate was the ROUND THE CLOCK SCORCHING HEAT. In Colorado, it's 100 during the day, but cools down to the 70's at night. In AZ, I noticed, it would be 114 in the noon hour and cool down to 110 in the afternoon. Woof! I didn't mind though.

ummm I think this outfit scores a perfect ten from me! it's sooo free people inspired it's KILLING me... My best friend recently moved to AZ, so she always tells me I should be thankful that the Inland Empire (CA) isn't nearly as hot...I tell her to shut up because at least she has air conditioner, I do not. makes us even, yes? Hope you stay cool!

You look stunning Katie! I love the outfit!And I TOTALLY know what you mean about the heat. I'd rather take on dry heat than humidity any day. Or a real winter. We moved to northern Utah close to a year ago and I thought I was going to die. Freeze to death. Spin out and wreck from driving on ice. You name it. I was sure it was going to happen to me.Because I was used to the heat. And I miss it :)

I moved to Dallas from Scottsdale five years ago and there's not a day that goes by that I don't want to get back! Give me 110 and dry vs. 100 and 50% humidity any day! I always tell people that the heat "back home" is like opening an oven door set to 400 degrees-it slaps you in the face but at least you don't sweat the second you walk outside :)

I love how the yellow purse really gives the rest of the outfit a bit of punch! And the shoes? {swoon}

I remember when we headed to AZ (while I lived in Vegas, road trip!) and was warmed about their heat. IT was miserable!! I dispise humidity and would rather have that* than the blisteringly hott heat of AZ.

Love that cute braid in your hair!Never been to AZ, but I definitely want to visit. The hot weather doesn't sound like fun! I'm experiencing hot weather visiting family in Alabama. Wonder if it's much different from there? Let's see. Hot here, hot there...not much different!

Aww I used to live in Yuma, Arizona!! I don't remember livinggg there that well, but we go back and visit a lot. I've lived everywhere. Growing up we always moved every two years, because my dad was in the marine corps. it's not boring at all that you've lived there your whole life! it's a blessing. it's what was meant for you and makes you enjoy the simple things the way you do :)

Wow, beautiful photos, beautiful outfit. Probably one of my favorites. And the braids are just perfect with the boho-style outfit! Oh and you definitely make me wanna visit Arizona... but not in july lol! It's very warm and humid in Canada too. Humidity = uncomfortable

Hello Katie! I live in East Mesa so I must agree with your comments about Arizona. I hope your fourth was lovely, the weather wasn't too bad this evening.About your outfit, I love it!!! All of it. You look gorgeous and the braid in your hair is lovely.

i feel you. for real. i just drove through the arizona heat on my drive to CA and it was crazy. i couldn't believe how hot it is at sunrise in arizona! but i promise you will take dry heat over humidity like there is in houston. now that i'm in the bay area of california i just love the weather, i cant even think about moving back to houston!